Category: Medications - Page 4

Inactive Ingredient Differences: Can Excipients Affect Safety or Efficacy?

Inactive Ingredient Differences: Can Excipients Affect Safety or Efficacy?

10 Nov 2025 by Arturo Dell

Inactive ingredients in medications, called excipients, are often assumed to be harmless-but new research shows some can affect drug safety and efficacy. Learn how fillers, dyes, and preservatives may impact your health.

Generic Drug Savings: Real Numbers and Healthcare Statistics

Generic Drug Savings: Real Numbers and Healthcare Statistics

7 Nov 2025 by Arturo Dell

Generic drugs save Americans billions each year-90% of prescriptions but only 12% of spending. See the real numbers on cost savings, biosimilars, patent tricks, and how to save on your meds.

Atorvastatin and Dry Mouth: Practical Tips to Manage This Common Side Effect

Atorvastatin and Dry Mouth: Practical Tips to Manage This Common Side Effect

30 Oct 2025 by Arturo Dell

Atorvastatin can cause dry mouth, but it’s manageable. Learn practical tips like chewing xylitol gum, using a humidifier, and choosing the right mouthwash to relieve discomfort without stopping your medication.

Compare Ethionamide with Other TB Drugs: Alternatives, Effectiveness, and Side Effects

Compare Ethionamide with Other TB Drugs: Alternatives, Effectiveness, and Side Effects

30 Oct 2025 by Arturo Dell

Ethionamide is a second-line TB drug used for drug-resistant cases. Compare its effectiveness, side effects, and cost with alternatives like Bedaquiline, Linezolid, Clofazimine, and Prothionamide to understand your treatment options.

Exploring the Side Effects of Gemfibrozil: What to Expect and How to Manage Them

Exploring the Side Effects of Gemfibrozil: What to Expect and How to Manage Them

27 Oct 2025 by Arturo Dell

Gemfibrozil helps lower triglycerides and raise good cholesterol, but it comes with risks like muscle pain, liver issues, and dangerous drug interactions. Learn what side effects to watch for and how to manage them safely.

Psychiatric Medication Interactions: Dangerous Drug Combinations & How to Avoid Them

Psychiatric Medication Interactions: Dangerous Drug Combinations & How to Avoid Them

26 Oct 2025 by Arturo Dell

Learn how psychiatric medication interactions cause dangerous combos like serotonin syndrome and lithium toxicity, and get practical monitoring tips, checklists, and emerging tools to stay safe.

Glycomet SR vs Other Diabetes Medications: Detailed Comparison

Glycomet SR vs Other Diabetes Medications: Detailed Comparison

17 Oct 2025 by Arturo Dell

A clear, 2025‑up‑to‑date guide comparing Glycomet SR (extended‑release metformin) with common alternatives, covering efficacy, side‑effects, dosing, cost and when to switch.

Montair (Montelukast) vs Other Asthma Medications - Detailed Comparison

Montair (Montelukast) vs Other Asthma Medications - Detailed Comparison

16 Oct 2025 by Arturo Dell

Explore a detailed comparison of Montair (montelukast) with alternative asthma drugs, covering mechanisms, side‑effects, costs and when each option works best.

Cefprozil & Antibiotic Stewardship: How to Use Responsibly

Cefprozil & Antibiotic Stewardship: How to Use Responsibly

15 Oct 2025 by Arturo Dell

Learn why responsible cefprozil use matters, how stewardship programs curb resistance, and what doctors and patients can do to keep antibiotics effective.

Urispas (Flavoxate) vs. Other Overactive Bladder Medications - Comparison Guide

Urispas (Flavoxate) vs. Other Overactive Bladder Medications - Comparison Guide

13 Oct 2025 by Arturo Dell

A practical guide comparing Urispas (flavoxate) with other bladder meds, covering how it works, side effects, cost, and which drug suits different patients.